Acedly Field Notes
Real-world notes on the modern interview loop.
Practical, opinionated essays on interviewing, hiring, and the AI tools quietly reshaping both — written for engineers, designers, and product folks who'd rather skip the platitudes.
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- Industry7 min read
The Role of AI Assistants in Modern Interviews
Real-time AI assistance during interviews is no longer a fringe behavior. Here's an honest look at what it's good for, what it isn't, and the ethics in between.
Priya Iyer - Technical Interviews8 min read
Surviving (and Enjoying) the Live Coding Interview
What to do in the first 90 seconds, when to write tests, and how to recover when your first idea is wrong.
Devon Park - Preparation6 min read
Mock Interviews That Actually Help
Most mock interviews are theater. Here's how to set up a session that produces real, repeatable improvement.
Maya Chen - Remote Interviews5 min read
Looking Present on Video: Lighting, Framing, and the First 10 Seconds
Most candidates underinvest in their video setup. The fix takes one afternoon and changes how you're perceived for the rest of your career.
Sasha Romanov
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